24910 ZIP Code — Alderson, WV

Monroe County, West Virginia

ZIP code 24910 is located in Alderson, West Virginia, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 134.60 square miles and serves a population of 4,570 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 24910

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $117,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $37,348. 63% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 24910 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,570

population

134.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

24910 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 24910

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 24910. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alderson	Acceptable
Alderson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

24962 Pence Springs (5.5 mi) 24981 Talcott (7.7 mi) 24916 Asbury (8.4 mi) 24977 Smoot (8.8 mi) 25985 Sandstone (9.2 mi) 24993 Wolfcreek (9.6 mi) 24985 Wayside (9.8 mi) 24976 Sinks Grove (11.3 mi) 24970 Ronceverte (11.9 mi) 25977 Meadow Creek (12.4 mi) 24931 Crawley (12.6 mi) 25976 Meadow Bridge (13 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,570
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	54
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	134.60 sq mi
Water area	0.79 sq mi
Latitude	37.7503
Longitude	-80.6986
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	304/681

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.4%	56.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	33.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	9.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.8%	0.9%	3.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,570

Population

People per sq mi

50.4

Median age

$37,348

Median household income

$22,211

Per capita income

$117,300

Median home value

$755

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

16.2%

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment

1,698

Housing units

15.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

115

Under 5

193

5–9

100

10–14

15–19

137

113

20–24

190

152

25–34

254

204

35–44

342

278

45–54

466

102

55–59

171

168

60–64

282

264

65–74

444

75–84

131

85+

122

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	597	13.1%
18 and over	3,973	86.9%
65 and over	1,112	24.3%
Median age	50.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.2%

Black or African American 5.1%

Two or more races 4.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	4,122	90.2%
Black or African American	234	5.1%
Two or more races	188	4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	26	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.4%	56.5%	51.6%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	33.5%	29.4%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	9.2%	15.8%
Over $200k	0.8%	0.9%	3.1%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 17.4%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 1.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	17.4%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	1.8%
Median income	$37,348

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%

$50k–$100k 30.7%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 12.5%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,300
Median rent / month	$755
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.7%
Vacant	19.0%
Single-family detached	84.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.9%
Mobile homes	8.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	9.0%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	7.3%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	22.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	49.6%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	33.2%
2 vehicles	42.3%
3 or more	16.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	54.3%
Propane / LP gas	15.0%
Fuel oil	6.7%
Wood	20.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	668	41.2%
Cohabiting couple	68	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	332	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	554	34.2%
Households with children under 18	222	13.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	887	54.7%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	34.9%
Married	49.3%	32.0%
Separated	1.7%	2.6%
Widowed	3.7%	10.7%
Divorced	14.6%	19.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 47.2%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	70	14.2%
Kindergarten	3	0.6%
Elementary school	91	18.5%
High school	222	45.1%
College / grad school	106	21.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Professional & management 18.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Manufacturing 8.5%

Public administration 8.2%

Retail trade 7.7%

Agriculture & mining 6.3%

Construction 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Other services 3.1%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.2%
Service	26.7%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	13.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.4%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.7%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.2%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.3

Poverty

All people 16.2%

Under 18 years 20.9%

18 and over 15.3%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 23.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.8%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	11.5%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	36.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	11.0%
No physical activity	32.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.3%
Depression	28.7%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	20.1%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	53.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	315	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.2%
Under 18	21.1%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	47.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.7%
Public insurance	62.0%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,262	93.3%
Spanish	39	0.9%
Other Indo-European	39	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,527	99.1%
Born in same state	4,502	98.5%
Born in different state	3,183	69.6%
Foreign born	25	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	43	0.9%
Not a US citizen	43	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,255	27.5%
French	485	10.6%
Italian	412	9%
English	32	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	22	0.5%
Polish	12	0.3%
Irish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.5%
Internet access	80.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 24910

What city is ZIP code 24910 in?

ZIP code 24910 is primarily assigned to Alderson, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 24910 in?

ZIP code 24910 falls within Greenbrier County, West Virginia.

Does ZIP code 24910 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 24910 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 24910?

16% of residents in ZIP code 24910 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 24910 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 24910 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 24910?

The median home value in ZIP code 24910 is $117,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 24910 in?

ZIP code 24910 observes the EST timezone.